Inpatient Coder

Position Summary

Under indirect supervision, is responsible for accurate coding of all inpatient services, procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10-PCS, CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-PCS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third party requirements regarding documentation and billing.
• Affirms that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10-PCS codes.
• When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards.
• Works the review and CDI queue on a daily basis to ensure all charts that are placed in the review queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary.
• Coders must maintain their current professional credentials.

Other Requirements

• Remote Workstation.
• Standard Window PC Internet Access with DSL or Cable.
• VPN compatibility.
• Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Printer/Fax.

Education And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS).
• Must be proficient with Facilities Coding Standards.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in medical coding.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding and Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI) required.

Job Benefits

• Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Earned time off and paid holidays.
• Paid continuing education time.
• 401(K) retirement planning.
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty.
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country.
• Industry experienced workforce management team.
• Licensure and certification reimbursement.

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.